Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps, Tim MacMahon and Iman Shumpert to react to the Knicks winning the 2026 NBA Finals. They discuss Jalen Brunson winning the Finals MVP, his case as the greatest Knick of all time, what’s next for the Spurs and much more. 

0:00 Knicks win first championship in 53 years

3:24 Performance form Jalen Brunson

11:19 What Wemby needs to work on in offseason

14:43 Major NBA Finals drama avoided in this

17:37 Shump's 7th avenue story from Game 4

20:18 New York's masterclass in team building

26:36 Big learning experience for the Spurs

30:32 Why this title is so special for New York

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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to preview Game 5 of the NBA Finals in San Antonio. The guys break down if the Spurs are maintaining their belief, how Mitch Johnson can better manage Victor Wembanyama’s minutes and if they need to adjust their attack. Plus, can the Knicks close out San Antonio after the high of Game 4 and who will be the NBA Finals MVP? 

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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to the greatest comeback in NBA Playoff history as the Knicks take down the Spurs. The guys break down how New York pulled this off, what went wrong for San Antonio and where this ranks in NBA history. 

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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon from Gotham Comedy Club in NYC to talk about the importance of the Knicks to the city and break down this epic NBA Finals battle with the Spurs with some special guests. First, legendary Knicks’ PA announcer Mike Walczewski joins us with his famous voice to talk what this run has meant to him and how he got into his role. Then, former Knick, NBA Champion and current ESPNer Iman Shumpert joins us to talk about his time with the Knicks, Linsanity, this series and what basketball is like in NYC. Finally, we are joined by Michael C. Wright and Vince Goodwill to get special insight behind the curtain for both of these teams in the NBA Finals.

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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to preview Game 4 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden. The guys discuss the biggest keys for each team, Wemby becoming a villain, potential Knicks lineup changes, and the latest on the Giannis trade market.

0:00 Welcome to The Hoop Collective!

1:00 Pivotal Game 4 coming at MSG

2:50 Wemby embracing being the villain at MSG

12:50 Knicks need to get back to their ball movement

20:40 Windy Storytime: Mike Brown offenses

22:40 Do the Knicks need a change in their starting lineup?

26:55 Biggest keys to Game 4 of the NBA Finals

33:15 Will the Bucks move Giannis leading up to the draft?

39:10 What other teams could get involved in Giannis Talks?

46:45 Excitement for our Gotham Comedy Club live show

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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps, Tim MacMahon and special guest Iman Shumpert to react from MSG to Victor Wembanyama’s epic performance to save the Spurs’ season. The guys break down if he can keep this up, how the Knicks can bounce back in Game 4 and where the series goes from here.

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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to preview Game 3 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden. The guys break down if the Spurs have any chance to make this a series, the outstanding play of Karl-Anthony Towns, some wild memories with legendary Knicks fans, expectations for the insane atmosphere at MSG and what we expect from this game.

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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps, Tim MacMahon, Iman Shumpert and special guest Stephen A. Smith to react on the court to the Spurs’ epic collapse to give the Knicks a huge win in Game 2 of the NBA Finals. The guys break down Wemby’s disastrous end to the game, the chaos that is to come at MSG and much more.

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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to break down all of the key storylines to watch for in Game 2 of the NBA Finals including Victor Wembanyama’s energy, the Knicks’ defensive strategy and what players need more minutes. But first, MacMahon walks us through his unique experience with the Spurs’ fanbase ‘The Jackals’ and Wemby’s heavy involvement/communication with the group.

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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps, Tim MacMahon and special guest Iman Shumpert to react on the court to a crazy NBA Finals Game 1. The guys tackle Brunson’s toughness, an amazing game from KAT, Wemby looking tired and the keys to the rest of the series. Plus, some special ideas for Stephen A. and 7th Avenue.

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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon from podcast row at the NBA Finals to preview everything you need to know for the series between the Knicks and Spurs. The guys talk Mitchell Robinson’s injury, how New York will deal with Wemby, our keys & predictions and much more.

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